An antibody infusion being tested for preventing HIV does not seem to thwart most infections — but its success against certain strains of the virus suggests researchers are on the right track. That’s the takeaway from a clinical trial that put the antibody, called VRC01, to the test in 2,700 people at high risk of… read on > read on >
When the proportion of gun violence on TV increases relative to other types of violence on television dramas, real-life gun violence among young people also grows, a new study suggests. Researchers examined trends in the proportion of gun violence compared to other forms of violence in 33 popular TV dramas from 2000 to 2018. They… read on > read on >
Research into miscarriages, infertility and birth defects is now primed to undergo revolutionary advances, thanks to the creation in the lab of an early stage of human embryos by two separate international teams of scientists. Both teams were able to use human cells to create artificial blastocysts, an early stage of conception that occurs a… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — A good night’s sleep. It’s one of those things people don’t appreciate until it’s gone. But like much taken for granted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, good quality sleep is harder to come by these days. That’s worrisome, health experts say, because poor sleep can lead… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — The greener the neighborhood, the lower the stroke risk, a new study suggests. Researchers matched images gathered from space to health data from residents to come up with their findings. The work adds to evidence that shows where someone lives affects their health, said study co-author… read on > read on >
With tens of millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses going into American arms, pressure is mounting for a U.S. “vaccine passport” that would allow the fully immunized to travel freely and more easily enjoy other aspects of pre-pandemic life. More than two dozen airline trade organizations, labor unions and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have asked… read on > read on >
States are rapidly expanding eligibility for coronavirus vaccines as they race to meet President Joe Biden’s deadline to have shots for all American adults by May 1. At the beginning of the vaccine rollout, COVID-19 vaccines were available only to the most vulnerable Americans and some essential workers. Now, three states — Maine, Virginia and… read on > read on >
Most women can have a natural childbirth even if labor doesn’t begin soon after their water breaks, according to a new study. This situation occurs in about 11% of pregnant women who carry to term. Labor is typically induced in such cases. But University of Michigan researchers found there is no significant increased risk to… read on > read on >
Winter weather can bring hidden dangers, the most deadly of which can include carbon monoxide poisoning and fires. As blizzards, tornadoes and severe storms batter the nation and many lose power and heat, the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning and fires from portable generators and other devices increase exponentially, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission… read on > read on >
If you saunter and shuffle instead of scurry when you walk, you are at higher risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19, British researchers warn. For the study, the investigators analyzed data from more than 412,000 middle-aged Britons and found that among those whose weight was normal, slow walkers were more than twice as… read on > read on >
